Breast Implants: Before and After Photos

Breast Implants: Before and After Photos

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Smith Plastic Surgery

Smith Plastic Surgery Institute in Las Vegas, NV, is a state of the art
practice providing advanced reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures
for the breast, body, and face. The practice is led by a board certified
plastic surgeon, Dr. Lane Smith, who is experienced in procedures such as
breast augmentation,
tummy tuck,
breast lift,
rhinoplasty,
labiaplasty,
liposuction, among others.

For his contributions as a cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Smith has received several
recognitions, including the 1994 Jack Anderson Award for Scholastic Excellence
given by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Before and after photos refer to the photographs of a patient that are
taken before and after a plastic surgery procedure is performed. These
photos can be taken with the patient’s consent and knowledge to
help them review and compare what kind of aesthetic changes have occurred
in their body after a surgical procedure. With the express consent of
the patient, sometimes the plastic surgeon may retain these photos in
a discreet manner to help future patients understand the outcomes a particular
procedure.

For instance, a patient may be undecided whether to choose tummy tuck surgery
orliposuction. Before and after pictures can help him or her make an informed
choice in such a situation. In case of breast augmentation or breast lift,
these pictures can play an equally vital role to enable a patient to visualize
the typical outcome from such a procedure. In some cases, the patient
may need to choose between breast augmentation and a combination surgery
that also includes breast lift.

The cosmetic surgeon can show before and after pictures with all alternatives
to let the patient understand the difference between various treatment options.

Using Before and After Photos During Consultation

The surgeon will mostly make use of the before and after pictures during
the initial consultation when the patient needs to learn about any procedure
such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, breast lift, rhinoplasty, labiaplasty,
liposuction,or some other. Dr. Smith in Las Vegas, NV makes sure that
a complete set of these pictures for various procedures is available at
his office to be used as a reference point for new patients. This is an
important tool in educating the patients about the procedure so that they
can make an informed decision about their treatment.

Sometimes pictures may be taken at multiple stages before and after the
procedure. This can help a new patient understand how the body will appear
immediately after the procedure, a few weeks after the procedure, and
a few months after the procedure when the full effects of the surgery
have appeared. Some plastic surgeons may also provide these pictures online
on their practice websites so that everyone can have a free access to
them. This helps educate potential patients who may first like to learn
as much as possible about a procedure before they actually decide to visit
the surgeon’s office for a consultation.

Before and After Pictures for Breast Augmentation

Particularly in case of breast augmentation surgery, the patient is required
to make choices regarding the type, shape and size of breast implants,
type of incision and the placement position of implants. This can be a
difficult proposition for many patients who are unsure what kind of implant
choices may be best suited for their breast anatomy and overall figure.

The choice between saline and silicone gel based breast implants can have
an impact on the final outcome of the procedure. Implants are also available
in various sizes, shapes, and textures. Patients need to choose the most
appropriate size that is in proportion to the rest of the body size and
also meets their aesthetic aspirations.

Breast implants can be round shaped or tear shaped, which can make a difference
to how the breasts will appear after the procedure. Dr. Smith makes sure
that his patients in and around Las Vegas, NV are shown appropriate before
and after pictures with various options so that they can have a clear
understanding of the outcome and make informed choices regarding the type,
size, and shape of the implants.

Patient Satisfaction

The ultimate goal of a plastic surgeon in a procedure is that the patient
should be able to achieve the most satisfactory outcome possible. Before
and after pictures can play an important role in ensuring patients’
satisfaction. In the absence of these pictures, there is a risk that the
patient may misinterpret or wrongly imagine the expected results despite
the best explanations of the surgeon.

With before and after pictures, it helps the patient to form realistic
expectations about the results. Once the expectations are realistic, an
experienced cosmetic surgeon will be able to meet or exceed those expectations
in most cases. The patient can be fully satisfied and enjoy the results
of the procedure for a long time.

*Disclaimer: The photos, results, and testimonials on this website are
not intended to represent the results that all patients will experience.
Results may vary for both non-surgical and surgical procedures. Before
and after photos on this website are Dr. Lane Smith’s actual patients
and all patients have given consent for use of these photos. All information
on this site is intended for general purposes and is in no way a substitute
for professional medical advice. Dr. Smith is not liable for any actions
or decisions that may have been taken as a result of information provided
on this website. It is strongly suggested that all prospective clients
perform their own independent research regarding Smith Plastic Surgery
and our qualifications.